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KP55 XAF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,437 mi
Last recorded93,437 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 XAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 93,437 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 90,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 7% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs deeply lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 28 May 2022 82,773 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 82,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 75,164 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,954 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 73,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,025 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,660 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 59,423 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play back (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,753 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 55,701 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,669 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 51,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 43,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,389 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 34,713 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,713 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,404 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,824 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,631 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 18,631 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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KP55 XAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP55 XAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP55 XAF registered?

KP55 XAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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